the life of dog....

 

i survived the week at work as did Ivy Rose.  i had gotten a schedule down and it seemed to work. the only down side is her sedatives have worn off by morning and she is pretty excited to see me. just keeping her a bit contained is a challenge.  she is for sure feeling more frisky these days.  

with Tusker outside on potty breaks she occasionally gets wanting to take off on a run and play with him.  leash is a must for sure. 

i spent my first week in the Covid ICU. Covid Cove. there were only 3 patients the first night and i was just the resource nurse, which was great because it wasn't too taxing work wise and i got to leave right at 7 am.  i kept the dog cam out and she was fine. 

second night it was just two nurses and 2 patients.  really mine was the only actual Covid patient.  so one patient, again, not too taxing for me, knee wise. 

third night started the same as night two.  just me and fellow nurse, C and the same two patients.  well our little covid cove section ended up getting 5 admits that night and so two more nurses  joined us through the night. only one other actual covid patient but the main icu was full.  place is blowing up. there was a 6th covid admit but they were able to hold off sending us that one.  so a crazy night really. lots of running around and my leg was beat by the end of it all. 

these aren't great pics but they are kind of fun.  some selfies with the critters tonight.  

Friday i was pretty beat and my leg felt it.  so i just did the basic dog walks, which is still quite a bit of walking.  ivy outside probably 4 times, two a bit longer in the neighborhood.  it's kind of working out today as just Ivy in the morning hood walk and both in the evening one.  then in the middle i walk her in the yard and then Tusker and i escape for a longer walk elsewhere.

today, i could almost be mistaken for not having a limp at all.  i still fell twinges here and there for sure but today was much better as far as feeling like i was finally walking a bit more normal.  some aches and the occ "what is that" feeling and overall just feel tired walking but better and better so that makes me happy. i can turn in bed without having pain most of the time.  as happened in the spring, i just do not get out of bed without a knee support on.  

Ivy still seems to be doing really well on the newly repaired leg, i can see the other knee is still painful at times. that is to be dealt with at a later date...we shall see. the insurance money came in...thank you Nationwide pet insurance.  no fuss, rapid check return so i can pay off that care card. 

my refi got cancelled because the title company did not get their crap done.  rocket was pretty peeved about it and embarrassed...on the plus side we are starting over and i now have an even lower interest rate if all actually goes through this time. so that is good.  above is Ivy with her snuffle mat.  she enjoys this. i leave her with it and the usual when i leave her home to walk Tusker.

i do feel guilty leaving her behind.  we are headed for week 5 though so we are getting there.  best to let those bones heal up completely before we move up on the exercise.  

the schedule is at least feeling like i have it under control. there is free time and i can actually get a few other things done. 

still haven't ventured too far with Tusker or for too long. seems unfair. 

i think i'd thought we would take drives, but she would jump around the back so that won't work.

can't say i get much accomplished but more than a few weeks ago

the kitties keep us all entertained.

the mornings are at least nice with some pretty sunrises at times

here Covi Cat is watching several birds outside

lots of sympathy at work. several co-workers thought i was out with covid, then asked about the limping.

selfie time.....

most of these last ones are from Cheney Lake.

enjoyed all the ice out there.

we all need a pick me up these days.

Texas is a mess and one brother had major flooding from broken pipes. Texas is the only place that has done what they can to avoid regulations. it's biting them now. Cruz left the state for Cancun and got totally shredded for it. meanwhile AOC has raised money for Texas whereas when NY was in trouble Cruz acted like tough shit for them. 

ready for bed soon. this has been exhausting.

still really no complaints.

sunrise....

it's the little things that keep it real and brightens the day.

i did buy some hearts in silicone so i can try to do some hearts.

Cheney Lake

that is the speedy update. 

thankful for A. surviving my 3 shifts B. Ivy surviving my 3 shifts C. healing for both of us.